28 Mar Woodworking 101: How to Start

 

What is woodworking?

Woodworking is the activity or skill of making things from wood.

 

What can you create?

With woodwork you can create a wide range of projects. Some potential projects include furniture, sheds, benches, carpentry, wood carving, mosaics, decorations, storage space and a lot more! All you need to do is either come up with a plan or find one online and get started!

 

How to start?

We would recommend that before you start practicing woodwork on your own that you should first take a few beginners courses in order to learn the basics and to make sure you are following safety standards. Also, by training with a local instructor they will also be able to give you tips and feedback on your work. With their help you will be able to quickly grow your woodworking skills!

 

Find classes in your area!

The easiest way to see if there are any classes in your area would be to do a quick google search of “woodworking classes around me”. From there you can click on links to see which classes in your area would be the best fit for you to take. Another way to take woodworking classes is through companies such as Pottery Barn, Michaels, and Home Depot. You can check out these companies’ websites to see if they offer any classes in your area as well!